US Bridges

County Rt. 30 over James Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.5 M E Al 25 · Structure no. 017399

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 30 over James Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt. 30 over James Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 30
CrossesJames Creek
Location0.5 M E Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13604, -87.65519
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1999)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 30 over James Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 30 over James Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt. 30 over James Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 30 over James Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Rt. 30 over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.